How to Make Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about the classic recipes that have been passed down through generations. They bring a sense of nostalgia and comfort, reminding us of simpler times and the joy of homemade treats. One such timeless recipe is for old-fashioned peanut butter cookies. These cookies have a rich, nutty flavor and a soft, crumbly texture that's hard to resist. Whether you're looking to evoke childhood memories or simply craving a delicious snack, these peanut butter cookies are sure to hi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups peanut butter chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 4 to 5 - dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat in both sugars. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Stir in half of the dry ingredients into the mixture. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Mix in remaining ingredients. Stir in peanut butter chips.
  • For each cookie, roll 1 heaping tablespoon full of dough into 1 3/4 inch diameter ball. Arrange balls 2 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Using the back of fork, flatten dough balls and form a crosshatch on tops.
  • Bake cookies until dry on top, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer cookies to cooling racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 90mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 43mg